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M30 PSO

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 PSO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,578 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,511 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,674 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 36,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,654 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 30,683 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M30 PSO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M30 PSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 PSO registered?

M30 PSO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is M30 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 PSO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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